Avaya Demonstrates Simultaneous Live Voice Translation
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – October 14, 2018 – Avaya Holdings Corp. (NYSE:AVYA) is demonstrating the diverse capabilities of its Avaya Vantage™ device to connect people in new ways at GITEX Technology Week 2018. One application being shown is the ability for simultaneous live voice translation which can be used to empower the Expo’s 25 million international visitors, speaking more than 1,000 languages, to easily and effectively communication and share ideas.
“Every year at GITEX, our customers, partners and industry peers look to Avaya to define the global technology roadmap,” said Frederick Sabty, VP Hospitality Worldwide at Avaya. “We believe it is our responsibility as a market leader to develop and demonstrate human-centric innovations that not only enable business but also positively impact society. We hope these practical sol ...
Avaya Demonstrates UC Diversity at GITEX
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UNESCO names Pafos this seasons must visit destination
UNESCO and National Geographic list Cypriot city among top European destinations in “travel differently, travel deeper” round-up
Visitor numbers to Cyprus from the UAE up by 55.5% year-on-year
Dubai, UAE, 14 October 2018: The Cypriot coastal city of Pafos has been selected as one of this season’s must visit destinations by UNESCO and National Geographic. The listing as one of the top World Heritage Sites in Europe, comes off the back of record visitor numbers from the UAE this summer.
During August this year, Cyprus welcomed a 55.5 per cent increase in visitors from the UAE, compared to August 2017 with Kuwait and Bahrain also seeing increases of 33.1% and 22.8% respectively. The Gulf arrivals contributed to some 66,532 August visitors from Asia.
At just a four-hour-flight from the GCC, Cyprus is one of the most sought-after and accessible destinations for travellers looking for a close-by getaway, and the ...
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T-Mobile and Ericsson sign major $3.5 billion 5G agreement
Dubai, UAE, October 14, 2018: Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced a multi-year, $3.5 billion contract to support T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network deployment. Under the deal, Ericsson will provide T-Mobile with the latest 5G New Radio (NR) hardware and software compliant with 3GPP standards.
Bridging from a nationwide LTE Advanced network to 5G, T-Mobile will leverage Ericsson’s market-leading 5G portfolio to expand existing LTE capacity needs while future-proofing the network.
The contract also encompasses Ericsson’s digital services solutions, including dynamic orchestration, business support systems (BSS) and Ericsson Cloud Core, enabling T-Mobile to rapidly launch innovative and groundbreaking 5G experiences to customers.
Neville Ray, Chief Technology Officer, T-Mobile, says: “While the other guys just make promises, we’re putting our money where our mouth is. Wi ...
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Middle East and Africa Feeds Appetite for Unlimited Data
CommScope Showcases Technology for Future Networks at GITEX 2018
Dubai, UAE, October 14, 2018: As the region embraces economic diversity, governments are investing in non-oil industries to diversify their sources of income . The Middle East is prioritizing innovation and investing in transformative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and cloud computing.
In support of the Middle East’s network operators, CommScope is developing innovative fibre optic solutions to transport large amounts of data very quickly and reliably. The company will demonstrate its latest offerings at GITEX Technology Week 2018.
“The Middle East and Africa aims to future proof its economy which caters to 20 percent of the world’s population,” said Ehab Kanary, vice president of Enterprise for the Middle East and Africa, CommScope. “The adoption of disruptive technologies like AI, bl ...
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Western Digital powers AI-enabled storage for futuristic surveillance and security
WD ‘Beyond Surveillance’ campaign GITEX 2018 launches edge to core lineup with industry’s highest-capacity surveillance storage
Dubai, UAE – October 14, 2018 – Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC), a global leader in data storage, showcased its expanded range of AI-enabled edge to core surveillance solutions through its ‘Beyond Surveillance’ campaign at GITEX Technology Week in Dubai. Located at Sheikh Rashid Hall, booth SR-E6, the two-storey booth presented a full range of the latest WD Purple surveillance range as well as hero products from the company’s WD and SanDisk brands.
The video surveillance market in the Middle East is growing and this in turn puts the spotlight on storage solutions that support the exponential growth in surveillance data and footage. According to IDC, the amount of data generated by surveillance solutions is expected to grow by 25% per year through ...
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The World of Aigner Wunderkammer
October 14, 2018:
Link Bracelet
The AIGNER Wunderkammer is an exclusive collection of rarities— an amalgamation of phenomenal thoughts juxtaposed by superior artistry. Each piece from the AIGNER treasury is exceptional – reimagined for the modern times yet holding true to their magic.
An expressively detailed accessory from the collection that recently walked the runways of the AIGNER Milan fashion show is the limited edition link bracelet.
Structural and refined with a deft silhouette, the beautiful bracelet is accentuated by metallic links that encompass elegant AIGNER ‘A’ logos and has an avant-garde T-bar fastening.
The bracelet – available in a limited number of 50 pieces each – comes in gold and rhodium plating. It has a special numerical engraving on the T-bar closure, revealing its serial number from 01 to 50.
The ‘A’ logos between the links, the numeric engraving ...
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Nissan to Make Official On-track Formula E Debut
Brand partnership with Shell begins at preseason test
Dubai, UAE, October 14, 2018: Nissan will make its official on-track debut and begin a new brand partnership with Royal Dutch Shell PLC when the ABB FIA Formula E championship stages its preseason test this week.
The Nissan e.dams team will conduct three days of testing at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain, alongside the other 10 teams competing in the upcoming season of the all-electric racing championship.
As the first Japanese company to enter Formula E, Nissan will draw on its track record of selling more than 365,000 Nissan LEAF vehicles since introducing the model in 2010. The company has used its experience building electric vehicles for the road to develop the all-new powertrain for its Formula E race car, which features a bespoke electric motor, inverter and gearbox.
“Formula E represents the performance side of Nissan Intelligent Mobility – ...
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Caribbean Coaching Class to Grace the UAE T20x
Sir Vivian Richards, Brian Lara, Courtney Walsh, Ricardo Powell, Phil Simmons and Vasbert Drakes look to add Caribbean flavour to the inaugural UAE T20x franchise league
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Sunday, 14 October 2018: UAE T20x announced the names of some legendary Caribbean coaches who will be a part of UAE’s first ever international cricket league. The five franchises will be eyeing these iconic personalities and will seek to pick these superstars in the draft, which is scheduled to take place in November. The star-studded coach and mentor pool, now consists of close to 180 accomplished career coaches and former cricketers from 16 nations.
Caribbean fans will be thrilled to see cricketing heroes such as Sir Vivian Richards and Brian Lara who will serve as mentors to budding talent in the upcoming UAE T20x – taking place from 19 December to 11 January in Dubai and Sharjah. These two notable names are complemen ...
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Swiss Chemicals & Building Material Giant ’Sika’ Expands Operations in UAE with AED 40 Million State-of-the-Art Facility
With 240,000 tons annual production capacity, new Dubai-based factory becomes key sales and distribution center for GCC region
Official inauguration attended by Sika Executive Management, Dubai Industrial Park Managing Director and Consul General of Switzerland.
By 2020 Sika globally targets 6-8% annual growth and more new plants and national subsidiaries opening.
Over past 3 years: 217 new patents filed, 20 Global Technology Centers, 26 new plants and 10 new national subsidiaries opened, 17 acquisitions in all regions.
Dubai, 14 October 2018 – Sika, global leader in chemicals and building materials, officially inaugurated its state-of-the-art production facility and offices in Dubai with an investment of around AED 40 million. The new facility based in Dubai Industrial Park, one of the largest industrial hubs in Dubai and a member of TECOM Group, comes as part of the global Swiss company’s ongoing expansion ...
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du presents GOV2071 Guidebook Experience in partnership with the World Government Summit Organization at GITEX Technology Week 2018
du’s interactive ‘Government in 2071’ experience reveals a roadmap for the future of global societal and technological megatrends
Dubai, UAE, 14 October, 2018: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), today announces an extension of its deep strategic relationship with the World Government Summit through unveiling the much-anticipated ‘Government in 2071’ Guidebook Experience at GITEX Technology Week 2018. His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence and Managing Director of the World Government Summit, visited the stand and was welcomed by Mohamed Al Hussaini, Chairman, EITC, along with Osman Sultan, CEO, EITC and senior management, to experience the purpose of ‘Government in 2071’ ¬– which aims not only to predict the future, but to prepare for it by informing and inspiring policy makers to plan for dramatic shift ...
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Dubai plays host to inaugural Arabian Travel Market Advisory Board
Middle East’s travel and tourism leaders come together to discuss untapped opportunities and key challenges facing the industry today
Dubai, UAE, October 14, 2018: Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) showcase, hosted their inaugural Advisory Board Meeting at the Address Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, bringing together travel and tourism leaders to discuss the untapped opportunities and key challenges facing the industry.
ATM’s Advisory Board was set up to provide counsel on industry themes, challenges, growth opportunities and future strategies in the Middle East travel and tourism sector - as well as to help facilitate current business and marketing plans.
Board attendees included Mohammad Al Bulooki, Chief Operational Officer, Etihad Airways; Olivier Harnisch, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Hospitality; Haitham Mattar, Chief Executive Officer, Ras Al Khaimah To ...
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Oracle and LinkedIn Collaborate to Improve Candidate and Employee Experience
Expanded relationship helps organizations address the challenges of today’s rapidly changing global talent marketplace
Dubai, UAE, October 14, 2018: Oracle and LinkedIn today announced that they are working together to help HR professionals meet the shifting demands of the talent economy. A series of new integrations between Oracle’s Human Capital Management Cloud (Oracle HCM Cloud) and Taleo Enterprise Edition, and LinkedIn, will help HR teams attract, engage and retain employees by growing their talent pool, improving the candidate experience, enhancing internal mobility and increasing career development opportunities.
“The world of work is rapidly changing, and this is creating new opportunities and challenges for talent leaders,” said Scott Roberts, Vice President of Business Development, LinkedIn. “We are excited to be working with Oracle to create better solutions to make hiring and ...
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Egypt Sports Minister Dr Subhi to attend Dubai International Symposium for Sports Creativity
Dubai, UAE, October 14, 2018: Dr. Ashraf Subhi, Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sport, will be one of the speakers at the 14th Dubai International Symposium for Sports Creativity, which will be held at Mina Al-Salam Hotel on October 31, under the theme “Empowerment of Youth in the Sport Field”.
Organised under the banner of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Awards, the Dubai International Symposium for Sports Creativity will see Dr Subhi talk about the role of youth in boosting the future of sports and their role in the development of the sports sector.
Dr Subhi, who took over as the Sports Minister in June, is one of Egypt’s most prominent sports personalities, having served in different administrative positions at a number of sports clubs and federations.
He was Manager of Public Relations and Director of Marketing and Investment at the Egyptian sports club Zamalek. Dr Subhi is also a k ...
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SICFF 2018 Tells the UAEs Youth ‘Its Great to be Different
Opens children’s film festival with the screening of unique youth animation series, Zafari
Sharjah, October 14, 2018 : The region’s leading children and youth film festival, the Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival 2018 (SICFF 2018) has got its sixth annual show on the road, conveying the important message of the world’s need to accept and celebrate each other’s differences through the part screening of the cg animated children’s television series by Montreal-based Digital Dimension, “Zafari”, created by David Dozoretz.
Animation veteran Dozoretz’s past credits include Star Wars, Star Trek, Mission Impossible, Titan A.E., Yogi Bear, and other award-winning productions.
Premiered for the first time in the Middle East, The show’s official tagline, “Sometimes being different, makes all the difference”, is acted out by close to 20 characters from ...
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Turkish Airlines Load Factor reached to 83.4% in September
Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 14th October 2018 - Turkish Airlines has recently announced the passenger and cargo traffic results for September and left behind a month of high load factor with 83.4% performance. On top of the strong base effect of September 2017, growth in the number of passengers, revenue per kilometer and load factor, is an important indicator of the continued growing interest in Turkey and Turkish Airlines.
According to September 2018 Traffic Results;
The passenger growth trend continued in September, thus total number of passengers carried went up by 1% reaching about 7 million passengers, and Load Factor went up to %83.4.
In September 2018, Total Load Factor improved by 2 points, while international Load Factor increased by 2 points to 83%, domestic Load Factor increased by 2 points to 87% approximately.
International-to-international transfer passengers (transit passengers) went up by 3% appro ...
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Dubai Shopping Festival Returns With Much-awaited Mega Raffles
Daily chances to win an INFINITI QX50 and AED 150,000 in cash, weekly prizes of AED 100,000 for five winners (AED 20,000 each) and a Mega Grand cash prize of AED 500,000 for one winner
Get a chance to win one of seven Nissan models at the Nissan Grand Raffle
Mega raffle promotions start on 15 October at ENOC and EPPCO stations, Zoom stores, Metro stations, and many other locations across the city
Dubai, UAE, 14 October 2018: With the 24th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) promising to provide unforgettable shopping experiences, the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) announced that the DSF Mega Raffles promotions – the INFINITI Mega Raffle and the Nissan Grand Raffle - will begin on 15 October 2018.
The two popular and much-awaited mega raffles, offering incredible prizes every day, will run in coopera ...
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Rado DiaMaster Ceramos Automatic
Bringing you warmth and shine this festive season
Dubai, UAE, October 14, 2018: The festive season is upon us and it represents the perfect opportunity for a get together with family and friends. Spending time with those you love is always time well spent.
What better way to mark such an occasion than with a classic timepiece? The Rado DiaMaster in rose gold CeramosTM is the gift that keeps on giving. Slim and smooth and embracing Rado’s minimal design aesthetic, it offers pared down good looks with a sophisticated feel in a warm metallic tone perfect for cosy evenings in front of the fire.
As the Master of Materials, you know you can expect more from Rado than meets the eye. Ceramos is the Swiss brand’s innovative wonder material that takes the key benefits of high-tech ceramic and adds a dash of metal for a unique look and feel.
Just as friends and family come together for a perfect festive moment, with Ceram ...
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Toyotas legendary King goes urban with the 2019 Land Cruiser Grand Touring Edition
With striking new design details and a comprehensive list of equipment upgrades, the new Land Cruiser Grand Touring Edition brings the king’s indomitable spirit to the city streets
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 14, 2018: Having firmly positioned itself as the King of the Desert with bullet-proof reliability and exceptional off-road abilities, the Toyota Land Cruiser also dominates the concrete jungle, as the 2019line-up sees the introduction of the ultimate urban-spec SUV, the Grand Touring edition (GT) that comes with a host of features, designed to make city driving even more fulfilling than ever before.
Adding to the existing line-up of the entry level EXR, GXR and top-of-the-line VXR, the new GT edition, available exclusively in the GXR grade with a 4.0-litre V6 or 4.6-litre V8 engines, introduces a variety of features that underscore its urban-biased personality.
The front grille, enjoys a sle ...
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du Promotes Inclusive, Happier Society in Partnership With Amal Glasses at GITEX Technology Week 2018
du is championing artificially intelligent technology for good with an interactive stand for the visually impaired
Dubai, UAE, 14 October, 2018: du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is partnering with Amal Glasses at GITEX Technology Week 2018 to showcase technology-driven outcomes and smart solutions for the blind and visually impaired.
Launched in the UAE, Amal Glasses is a revolutionary technology which, through the aid of a virtual assistant, enables blind people to know more about their surrounding environment. The glasses rely on artificial intelligence (AI) technology to process the data and present it to the blind by voice so that they can know everything they care about.
Ahmed Al-Ghafly, a Senior Project Manager, Ministry of Community Development was invited to experience the cutting edge technology and its many helpful features, including obstacle warnings, people recognition, weather upda ...
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400 UAE residents come together on World Arthritis Day
A full day of free activities was organised by the Middle East Arthritis Foundation (MEAF) to raise awareness of the management of the chronic illness
Dubai, UAE – 14th October 2018 – Over the weekend the Middle East Arthritis Foundation (MEAF) conducted its public community event at the Shangri-La hotel, Dubai to mark World Arthritis Day 2018 (WAD). Four hundred patients and their families and carers gathered to participate in several activities including a fashion show, nutrition and pain management sessions as well as free bone density and hand scan tests, all designed to create greater awareness of the chronic disease, support those who suffer from arthritis, and encourage early diagnosis.
With more than 50 million people around the world diagnosed with some form of arthritis and one in five people in the UAE, it is imperative that preventative measures are taken early on. This year’s community event focu ...
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